The Lenovo ThinkCentre M700z is a 20-inch all-in-one PC built around 6th Generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, with support for up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Uno 21.5" All-in-One PC, which offers 12th to 14th Generation Intel Core processors and up to 64 GB of RAM in a similar all-in-one form factor.
ThinkCentre M700z vs Thinvent Uno All-in-One PC
| Feature | Lenovo ThinkCentre M700z | Thinvent Uno 21.5" (Intel Core i5-1240P) | Thinvent Uno 21.5" (Intel Core Ultra 5 125U) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-6100T / i5-6400T to i7-6700T (6th Gen), Celeron, Pentium | Intel Core i5-1240P (12th Gen) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (14th Gen) |
| Cores / Threads | 2/2 to 4/8 | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.3 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB DDR4-2133 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 2.5" SATA HDD, SSHD or SSD (Not stated for maximum capacity) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Display | 20" HD+ (1600x900) | 21.5" | 21.5" |
| Form Factor | All-in-One | All-in-One | All-in-One |
| Wireless | 802.11ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.0/4.1 (Qualcomm or Intel modules) | Dual Band WiFi or No WiFi option | Dual Band WiFi or No WiFi option |
| Operating System | Not stated | DOS | DOS |
Key differences
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Thinvent Uno models support up to 64 GB of RAM, twice the 32 GB maximum of the ThinkCentre M700z.
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Thinvent Uno models use 12th to 14th Generation Intel Core processors, newer than the 6th Generation Intel Core processors used in the ThinkCentre M700z.
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The ThinkCentre M700z offers a Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) security chip and optional 9-in-1 media card reader and optical drives, which the Thinvent Uno product details do not list.
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The Thinvent Uno has a larger 21.5" display compared with the 20" display on the ThinkCentre M700z.
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Thinvent Uno models are available with Dual LAN and 6 COM port configurations, depending on the variant.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ThinkCentre M700z if you need a compact all-in-one for lighter office tasks and want the optional optical drive or built-in TPM security chip. Choose the Thinvent Uno if you need more memory, newer processor generations and a larger display for multitasking or demanding office workloads.
